Put down your reading and pick up where you left off—even as you jump from one screen to another.

Barnes & Noble at Your Fingertips• Browse Bookstore for the latest new releases, bestsellers, and expert recommendations just for you! The more you use NOOK, the better our suggestions.• Purchases completed on Barnes & Noble’s website will automatically appear on your device.• Over 1 million FREE titles! Try a new author or start a new series risk-free. Download free eBooks directly from Bookstore.• Download free book samples and add favorites to your Wishlist.• Try any newspaper or magazine free for 14 days.*

Rich, Customizable Reading • Adjustable font styles, line spacing, margins, page animations, and screen brightness for more comfortable reading. Use our Day, Night, and Evening themes or create your own background and text color combinations.• Add notes, bookmarks and highlights as you read. • Organize your Library with custom stacks of eBooks, magazines and your own files.• Search inside the book and look up words with the downloadable in-app dictionary.• Accessible to blind and low vision users leveraging Apple assistive technology, including screen magnification and VoiceOver.

Create Your Own Quote Cards• Found an inspiring or beautiful sentence in your book? Highlight and tap on ‘Share’ to launch the quote editor and create a custom Quote Card.• Choose your favorite background and share with friends on social networks, email, and text message.

What's New

Version History

4.9.1

Nov 29, 2017

• Newly updated for full compatibility with iPhone X• Support for NOOK Kids books (featuring Read and Record) and sideloaded EPub3 FXL books• Tap and hold book covers in Library / Search / Bookstore to bring up a menu of available options (or use 3D Touch on supported iPhones)• Link and login to your NOOK account using Facebook or Google Account (must have the same email as your NOOK account)• iOS 11: Drag and drop sideloaded items into and out of your library (supported iPads only)• iOS 11: Support for the Smart Invert Accessibility option• Additional compatibility support and general bug fixes

4.9.0

Oct 5, 2017

• Now supporting NOOK Kids books (featuring Read and Record) and sideloaded EPub3 FXL books• Tap and hold book covers in Library / Search / Bookstore to bring up a menu of available options (or use 3D Touch on supported iPhones)• Link and login to your NOOK account using Facebook or Google Account (must have the same email as your NOOK account)• iOS 11: Drag and drop sideloaded items into and out of your library (supported iPads only)• iOS 11: Support for the Smart Invert Accessibility option• Other iOS 11 compatibility support and general bug fixes

4.8.0

Aug 7, 2017

• Find your next read faster with Quick Search• You can now rate and review books directly from the Product Details page• Improved text, brightness and theme controls in Reader• Improvements to profile functionality• Shelves have been updated to support 1000 items per shelf• Tons of under-the-hood performance tweaks and bug fixes

4.5.0

Oct 13, 2015

• Support for iOS 9, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus• B&N Readouts: Daily streams of FREE quick reads—two-minute book excerpts and magazine articles—customizable by interest and designed for iPhone reading. Share on social networks, email, messages and other apps. Available from the navigation menu.• Change multiple text options at the same time• Tutorial screens highlight new app features• Change settings for screenshot feedback on the Send Feedback screen in settings• Bug fixes and performance improvements

4.1.0

Jul 29, 2015

• Create adult and child profiles so family members can each have their own customized library view and each book remembers the place where that family member last stopped reading• Select a title and add it to any of your custom shelves using the “Assign to Shelves” menu item on the product details page• Product details page displays more information including publisher, published date, file size and available storage• Menu enhanced with new icons and a new messages item• Open your Current Read from the navigation menu• Overflow menu in the book reader simplifies the tool bar• Access the iOS NOOK Settings in the settings menu to change auto-stacking, screenshot feedback, notification settings and more• 64-bit support• Bug fixes

4.0.1

Mar 24, 2015

• Product details for samples can be viewed by tapping the cover image in search results• Renamed "My Stacks" to "My Shelves" to make it more clear you can create shelves• Improvements to My Shelves• Updates to series stacks: Defaults on for library and off for My Shelves. Ability to change the defaults in the iOS Settings screen• Usability improvements throughout the app• Many bug fixes to improve stability and reliability

4.0.0

Dec 15, 2014

- Added support for iOS 8, iPhone 6 and 6+, iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2: Use Apple's latest and greatest- Explore the App: Test drive the app before you sign in, includes three free books and three free magazine issues- My Stacks: Organize your library as you wish by creating stacks of eBooks, magazines and your own files- Sample Search: Search our eBook catalog and read free samples- Enhanced library UI and faster performance- Full screen magazines and PDF- Refresh: Pull down to synchronize your library- Notifications: Get informed when new books and magazines arrive- Shake to send feedback: Shake your device from any screen to automatically take a screenshot and open a feedback form- Log out on launch: iOS setting that enables you to start the app fresh without uninstalling- Bug fixes

3.4.5

Jan 29, 2014

Get 2 FREE eBooks plus 12 back issues of select Magazines with your subscription when you install the NOOK app and register with a new NOOK account. These pre-selected eBook titles and subscribed magazine titles back issues will automatically appear in your library when you sign in for the first time. †

† Selected promotional content available for a limited time only to new U.S. NOOK customers only. Promotion subject to change and may be modified or ended at any time. No cash value.

3.4.4

Oct 28, 2013

• Compatible with iOS7 • Bug fixes

3.4.3

Sep 26, 2013

• Compatible with iOS7• Now available on NOOK: TIME Magazine, People, Sports Illustrated, Southern Living Magazine, Real Simple, and other popular Time, Inc. titles• Keep up with campus news on over 200 college newspapers• Exclusively available on NOOK: Bauer magazines such as Woman’s World, InTouch Weekly, Life & Style Weekly, CBS Soaps in Depth, and ABC Soaps in Depth• More specific "Send Feedback" options to get issues resolved faster• Use the "Share this App" feature to get your friends reading on NOOK• Bug fixes• Note: Requires iOS 5.0 or higher

3.4.2

Jul 2, 2013

• Now supporting NOOK Comics™ with ZoomView for a close up, panel-by-panel view of the story in a sequence as the author intended• Animated page turns for books• Enlarge book illustrations for more detailed imagery• Better organization for your newspapers and magazines• Supports HD magazines on iPad (3rd Generation and above) • Improved download and sync capabilities• PDF Reader enhancements• Fixed crash that occurs when opening books in landscape mode and "Animate Page Turns" is on and "Two Page Landscape" is off (3.4.1)• Fixed crash that occurs when opening specific magazines (3.4.1)• Fixed issue with books not opening to the last page read (3.4.1)• Better organization for your book series (3.4.2)• Several enhancements and bug fixes brought to our attention via the "Send Feedback" option in Settings. Please keep the suggestions coming. (3.4.2)

3.4.1

Apr 25, 2013

• Now supporting NOOK Comics™ with ZoomView for a close up, panel-by-panel view of the story in a sequence as the author intended • Animated page turns for books • Enlarge book illustrations for more detailed imagery • Better organization for your newspapers and magazines • Supports HD magazines on iPad (3rd Generation and above) • Improved download and sync capabilities • PDF Reader enhancements • Send us your feedback directly using the "Send Feedback" option in Settings (3.4.1)• Fixed crash that occurs when opening books in landscape mode and "Animate Page Turns" is on and "Two Page Landscape" is off (3.4.1)• Fixed crash that occurs when opening specific magazines (3.4.1)• Fixed issue with books not opening to the last page read (3.4.1)• Bug fixes (3.4.1)

3.4.0

Mar 25, 2013

New in 3.4• Now supporting NOOK Comics™ with ZoomView for a close up, panel-by-panel view of the story in a sequence as the author intended• Animated page turns for books• Enlarge book illustrations for more detailed imagery• Better organization for your newspapers and magazines• Supports HD magazines on iPad (3rd Generation and above) • Improved download and sync capabilities• PDF Reader enhancements• Bug fixes

3.3.0

Nov 26, 2012

New in 3.3:• New language support for British English, French, Italian, German and Spanish• Now with U.K. NOOK Books and Magazines support• Now leveraging Apple assistive technology, including screen magnification and VoiceOver, to be accessible to blind and low vision users• Now with iPhone 5 support

3.2.1

Sep 26, 2012

New in 3.2.1:• Fixed issue for Pottermore books• Several bug fixes

New in 3.2.0:• PagePerfect support on iPhone 4/4S and iPad• Sideloading support for EPUB and PDF• Updated font and margin sizes• Now with a full dictionary• New “Everything Else” filter in Library• Pre-order fix• Several bug fixes

3.2.0

Sep 10, 2012

• PagePerfect on iPhone 4/4S and iPad• Sideloading support for EPUB and PDF• Updated font and margin sizes• Now with a full dictionary• New “Everything Else” filter in Library• Pre-order fix• Several bug fixes

*** If you own a Pottermore book, please do not upgrade to 3.2.0. If you have already downloaded 3.2.0, please read this article for alternatives on accessing your Pottermore books: http://cp-barnesandnoble.kb.net/2/mobile/Article/Id/3736 ***

3.1.4

May 15, 2012

New in 3.1.4• Several bug fixes

New in 3.1.3• Updated and enhanced for iPad’s new Retina display – words and images load sharper • Easier-to-use Highlight feature for NOOK Books – highlight all the words you want • On NOOK for iPad only: Now read in 1 or 2 columns when using landscape orientation • Several bug fixes

This update requires iOS 4.3+ and works on the new iPad, iPad2, iPad1, iPhone 4S/4/3GS and iPod touch (3rd generation and above).

Troubleshooting Tips • If you are experiencing difficulty downloading books or loading books, please log in to Barnes & Noble website and verify that the credit card associated with your account is current and has been selected as the default credit card.

3.1.3

Mar 30, 2012

• Updated and enhanced for iPad’s new Retina display – words and images load sharper • Easier-to-use Highlight feature for NOOK Books – highlight all the words you want • On NOOK for iPad only: Now read in 1 or 2 columns when using landscape orientation • Several bug fixes

This update requires iOS 4.3+ and works on the new iPad, iPad2, iPad1, iPhone 4S/4/3GS and iPod touch (3rd generation and above).

Troubleshooting Tips • If you are experiencing difficulty downloading books or loading books, please log in to Barnes & Noble website and verify that the credit card associated with your account is current and has been selected as the default credit card.

3.1.2

Feb 21, 2012

We are listening, and we've improved the reading experience in version 3.1.2.

• Easier to see what you've chosen to highlight & expand your highlighted selection• Notes are now easily accessible through a notes icon in the margin • Full table of contents is now shown in the Contents Tab • iPad: Two-column layout now available for all font sizes in landscape mode• Ability to cancel book downloads

This update requires iOS 4.3+ and works on iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S/4/3GS and iPod touch (3rd generation and above).

Troubleshooting Tips • If you are experiencing difficulty downloading books or loading books, please log in to Barnes & Noble website and verify that the credit card associated with your account is current and has been selected as the default credit card.

3.1.1

Dec 12, 2011

We appreciate all your feedback, and thank you for your patience.

Custom Themes are Back!

We've completely redesigned Custom Themes. Choose from millions of colors for text, links, pages, and highlights to create your own themes. Read the way you want.

Also included:- Bug fix for instances when no books appear in the library- Fixes error when connecting to a guest WiFi network

To add NOOK Books, Magazines and Newspapers to your library, open your Safari browser and go to nookbooks.com

3.0.1

- Fixed crash when opening certain books- Fixed crash when launching the app after a book fails to open

iOS 4.0+ is required for this update.

You can read any NOOK title you have purchased on this updated app. However, to add NOOK Books, Magazines, and Newspapers to your library, open your Safari browser and go to nookbooks.com

We are listening to your feedback. We have fixes in review for the issues reported. Thanks for your patience.

Nov 29, 2017

Version 4.9.1

• Newly updated for full compatibility with iPhone X• Support for NOOK Kids books (featuring Read and Record) and sideloaded EPub3 FXL books• Tap and hold book covers in Library / Search / Bookstore to bring up a menu of available options (or use 3D Touch on supported iPhones)• Link and login to your NOOK account using Facebook or Google Account (must have the same email as your NOOK account)• iOS 11: Drag and drop sideloaded items into and out of your library (supported iPads only)• iOS 11: Support for the Smart Invert Accessibility option• Additional compatibility support and general bug fixes

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5

18.6K Ratings

18.6K Ratings

APP Support needs improvement

Aug 20, 2017

Nemo Software Engineer

I have had few problems with the app and I am relatively sure the they are acting on crashes that generate dump data but when I run into non-crash problems: there have been two recently (1) portion of text after end line hyphenation not displaying for certain font sizes, and (2) app freeze to an unresponsive colored screen that I had to reload the app to clear, the responses I get from support are canned. Yes, for most users it might be what they need to clear the problem but I already said I fixed the problem. I am giving information about the problem, for (1) how the app developers can reproduce it, and for (2) everything I tried and failed to clear the problem and as much information about the circumstances and behavior I can gleam. I have been a software engineer longer than probably any of the app developers have been alive and I know the importance of information rather than a simple it's broke or doesn't work. However, I do not get any feeling that my support e-mails are leading to to any bug investigation or fixes.

APP Support needs improvement

Aug 20, 2017

Nemo Software Engineer

I have had few problems with the app and I am relatively sure the they are acting on crashes that generate dump data but when I run into non-crash problems: there have been two recently (1) portion of text after end line hyphenation not displaying for certain font sizes, and (2) app freeze to an unresponsive colored screen that I had to reload the app to clear, the responses I get from support are canned. Yes, for most users it might be what they need to clear the problem but I already said I fixed the problem. I am giving information about the problem, for (1) how the app developers can reproduce it, and for (2) everything I tried and failed to clear the problem and as much information about the circumstances and behavior I can gleam. I have been a software engineer longer than probably any of the app developers have been alive and I know the importance of information rather than a simple it's broke or doesn't work. However, I do not get any feeling that my support e-mails are leading to to any bug investigation or fixes.

Love the app but for one thing

Dec 25, 2017

Twirlingirl

I love the nook app I can read all my favorite authors when I want where I want as long as I have my phone!!! My only issue is that when I’m trying to group books that apart of the same series once you’ve reached your allotted regrouping number your not allow this bugs me because there are times when I purchase books they don’t always go into the already grouped series group and when you go to group sometimes you get a message that says the Nook team will look into the matter you sent us your concern about the next time the app updates well I don’t like this because there are times when the app doesn’t update so you have about 11 books that belonged grouped together but I have to wait until the new update comes out! But besides this I love this app and enjoy reading all the hundreds of books I have saved onto my account!!!

Love the app but for one thing

Dec 25, 2017

Twirlingirl

I love the nook app I can read all my favorite authors when I want where I want as long as I have my phone!!! My only issue is that when I’m trying to group books that apart of the same series once you’ve reached your allotted regrouping number your not allow this bugs me because there are times when I purchase books they don’t always go into the already grouped series group and when you go to group sometimes you get a message that says the Nook team will look into the matter you sent us your concern about the next time the app updates well I don’t like this because there are times when the app doesn’t update so you have about 11 books that belonged grouped together but I have to wait until the new update comes out! But besides this I love this app and enjoy reading all the hundreds of books I have saved onto my account!!!

Love my nook

Oct 4, 2017

Cjmhsssad

I've had my nook for years. I found taking hard covers places difficult due to size and weight. I don't have a problem with the hyphenation or wrapping of text since I u sweats s that different font sizes will place differently in the viewing page. One suggestion to display by author is a good one since sometimes it alphabetizes by 'The'. For people who can't remember what they've read, they can try archiving books once finished. They are available to unarchive if they want. Keeps the volume down. The fact that I also have the app on my iPhone and tablet allows me to read anywhere. You can also archive a book from your phone or tablet. One suggestion I would offer is Xcode the reader to be able to group 'like' books together while still grouping by author, i.e. Mystery vs Horror vs Self Help vs Health, etc. I would recommend nook for everyone.

Love my nook

Oct 4, 2017

Cjmhsssad

I've had my nook for years. I found taking hard covers places difficult due to size and weight. I don't have a problem with the hyphenation or wrapping of text since I u sweats s that different font sizes will place differently in the viewing page. One suggestion to display by author is a good one since sometimes it alphabetizes by 'The'. For people who can't remember what they've read, they can try archiving books once finished. They are available to unarchive if they want. Keeps the volume down. The fact that I also have the app on my iPhone and tablet allows me to read anywhere. You can also archive a book from your phone or tablet. One suggestion I would offer is Xcode the reader to be able to group 'like' books together while still grouping by author, i.e. Mystery vs Horror vs Self Help vs Health, etc. I would recommend nook for everyone.